Unlocking the mysteries of the brain is
Humanity’s Final Frontier
Understanding the brain will transform every facet of our lives from eradicating brain disease, to developing next-generation technology, to achieving a profound understanding of human nature. UCI Brain is a signature program of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory and is intended to be a hub for all neuroscience on campus.
Announcements and News
What age has the worst memory?
Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that memory performance is not solely determined by age. A study conducted by the University of California, Irvine, revealed that young adults in their…
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UC Irvine health psychologist Julian F. Thayer elected to National Academy of Medicine
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 — Julian F. Thayer, a Distinguished Professor of psychological science at the University of California, Irvine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of…
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There’s One Critical Thing We Can Do to Keep Alzheimer’s Symptoms at Bay
Deep sleep could be key to forestalling slow declines in brain health that may one day lead to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Based on their investigation involving…
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